Giant Food will hold a grand opening of a new location Aug. 5 at 12028 Cherry Hill Road in Silver Spring, Maryland. The opening will bring 100 new jobs to the community and follows a series of grand reopenings at three Giant Food stores across Maryland and Virginia. With about 65,000-square-feet of shopping space, the Silver […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Midwest, Whole Foods
Kraft Heinz’s Delimex Rebrands Packaging, Enhances Flavor
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz and its brand, Delimex, is debuting refreshed packaging, enhanced flavor and double the taquito filling. “As a brand we are all about bringing bold, delicious flavor to life’s dullest moments,” said Rachel Drof, director brand communications, Delimex. “We are excited for fans to try our new and improved product and experience the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Company Announces Leadership Team Appointments
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has announced several appointments to strengthen its leadership team and advance the company’s omnichannel strategy. Manuel Haro, who joined the company in 2012 and serves as divisional VP of Greater Philadelphia, has been promoted to the role of VP of finance and strategy. With 20 years of retail and CPG experience, Haro will […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Kroger Delivery Opens Fulfillment Center In Dallas
The Kroger Co. has opened of a new customer fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas. Powered by the Ocado Group, the center will use advanced robotics technology and creative solutions to provide delivery services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “Kroger’s fast-growing seamless ecosystem takes the promise of zero compromise to the next level, with Kroger Delivery bringing the freshest […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Provides 16M Meals For Child Hunger Campaign
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds helped to provide more than 16 million meals to fight child hunger through its third annual Summers Without Hunger campaign. “For kids who count on school meal programs during the school year, summer break could mean three months of worry and hunger,” said Lauren Biedron, VP of corporate partnerships […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, West
Raley’s Promotes Wingo To SVP Of Operations
West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s Operating Division has promoted Levi Wingo to SVP of operations. He most recently served as VP of operations. In his new role, Levi Wingo will continue to oversee all store operations for its 121 stores and also the pharmacy operations, facilities and construction teams. “Levi is an innovative leader with deep operating […]
Posted inPackaging News, Fred Meyer, National
Giant Food Launches Loop Reusable Containers
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has partnered with Trenton, New Jersey-based Loop, a circular reuse platform, to bring its packaging solution to customers. Beginning this fall, customers in the DC-metro area will be able to purchase products in durable, reusable containers that can be found in Loop branded displays in participating stores. “Giant is committed to taking sustainable actions […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Northeast, Packaging News, Snacks Brands
Loacker Expands Distribution To Costco Locations
New York-based Loacker Minis have launched in a single-serve package at Costco stores nationwide. Loacker Minis are baked with four wafers and three layers of hazelnut, vanilla or chocolate cream filling. Loacker Mini wafers are made with non-GMO ingredients, including Alpine milk, Italian hazelnuts harvested and roasted locally, as well as Madagascar vanilla and sustainably-sourced cocoa. […]
Posted inDairy News, Lipari Foods, Midwest
Egglife Foods Expands Distribution To Sam’s Club
Chicago-based Egglife Foods has announced its national distribution with Sam’s Club as the brand continues to expand. Sam’s Club locations across the country will carry 12-packs of Egglife everything bagel egg white wraps, a protein-packed tortilla substitute made with cage free egg whites, garlic, onion, poppy seeds, hemp seeds and sea salt. “We’re so excited to […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Snacks Brands, West
Joolies Expands Product Line With Dark Chocolate Date Nibbles
Joolies, Los Angeles-based grower of organic medjool dates, has introduced new product line of diced organic medjool dates: Dark Chocolate Date Nibbles. The dates come in three varieties including Blood Orange Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt Dark Chocolate and Matcha Dark Chocolate and are offered in two different retail sizes: two ounce pillow pouch and a four […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods To Open Location In Hartford, WI
Skogen’s Festival Foods will open its newest location Aug. 12 at 1275 Bell Avenue in Hartford, Wisconsin. The store will be open daily from 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Festival Foods, said the company is excited to expand to Hartford and serve new guests who seek selection, value and service excellence. […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Northeast, Plant-Based News
Country Crock Debuts New Plant-Based Cream
New York-based Country Crock has launched Plant Cream, a new alternative to dairy heavy whipping cream that can be used in cooking and baking recipes. It offers a no-sacrifice substitute with an easy one-to-one swap with dairy. Its new Plant Cream is the latest extension of the Country Crock Plant Based line of dairy-free and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Midwest, Whole Foods
Heinz Launches Chef-Inspired Sauce Collection
Chicago-based Heinz has announced its new Heinz 57 Collection, a line of elevated sauces and spreads. Aiming to make culinary trends more accessible, Heinz looked to the expertise of Lee Wolen and Joe Frillman for inspiration in developing the collection. The chef-inspired line attempts to accelerate culinary exploration by transforming simple dishes into new creations. “I am inspired by premium-crafted ingredients […]
Posted inH-E-B, Bakery News, Southwest
Collin Street Bakery Named ‘Million Dollar Seller’ By H-E-B
Corsicana, Texas-based Collin Street Bakery has been recognized by H-E-B as a “Million Dollar Seller” in the retailer’s grocery stores. In 2018, Collin Street entered its fruitcake in H-E-B’s “Quest for Texas Best” competition. Out of nearly 1,000 vendor entries, Collin Street Bakery was named a top 25 finalist and was awarded space in over 200 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Merchant Distributors, Southeast
Merchants Distributors To Invest $35M In Perishable Facility
Hickory, North Carolina-based Merchants Distributors, a wholesale grocery distributor, will invest $35 million to add 250,000 square feet to its perishables capacity at its Caldwell County facilities. “We are very excited about MDI’s latest new investment in Caldwell County. We are proud to have partnered with the city of Hickory assisting MDI with local incentives that […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Food Service News, Southwest
Kroger Opens Kitchen United Mix In Dallas
Kroger has welcomed a Kitchen United MIX inside its store on East Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. This concept is a virtual food court located inside the grocery store. Customers have the option to mix and match items from various restaurants on one order for pickup or delivery. Kitchen United MIX houses local and national restaurants, […]
Posted inC-Store News, Aldi, Midwest
Aldi Announces Fan Favorite Winners, Hall Of Fame Product
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi have released the results of its annual Aldi Fan Favorites survey. The survey was given to more than 100,000 consumers. A three-time former winner was voted into the new Fan Favorites “Hall of Fame,” while another product won the top spot in two different categories for the first time. Several items were neck and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, National
Kroger Participates In National Convening On Hunger, Nutrition
The Kroger Co. participated July 14 in the National Convening to inform the White House Conference on hunger, nutrition and health at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. The one-day event brought together different viewpoints to identify and discuss solutions for the crises around hunger, nutrition and diet-related chronic disease. “Kroger’s position at the nexus of fresh […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Breaks Guinness World Records Title For Anniversary Celebration
Bashas’ has been named the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest doughnut mosaic (logo). Hundreds of people gathered July 12 at Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, to witness the attempt. Building a record-breaking doughnut mosaic is just one activity that the grocer has in place to celebrate its 90th anniversary. To learn […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Supermarket In Beaufort, SC
Publix Super Markets opened a new location July 13 at 33 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort, South Carolina. The 48,387-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We are very excited for the opening of our newest Publix location,” […]